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DuroStar DS4850EH VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

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Winner:

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30743:

  • button icon Comes with a CO guard Carbon Monoxide shut down
  • button icon Starts on 4375 watts and runs on 3500 watts
  • button icon Metallic 4 gallon fuel tank capacity
  • button icon Delivers up to 8 hours of running time on a 50% load
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DuroStar DS4850EH

Reasons to buy DuroStar DS4850EH :

  • button icon Has a low oil shutoff sensor which protects your investment by turning the generator off in case of low oil level.
  • button icon It is designed to run on dual fuel which gives you freedom and flexibility of fuel choice.
  • button icon Has an idle control which holds RPM at a constant level even under heavy loads to save fuel.
  • button icon Has a Powerful 7 HP Engine is able to accept high wattage loads with ease.
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PERFORMANCE:
DRAW :
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton 30743

  • Portable
  • Handle style
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Briggs and Stratton 30743

Reasons why we like it:

  • Run Time on Full Tank
  • CARB Compliant
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Easy to Start
  • Multi-Purpose
  • Heavy Duty
  • Portable
  • Handle style
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COMPARISON – DuroStar DS4850EH VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is a portable device

Yes

Can easily be transported to any location. One person can move the generator

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

4850 watts

Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Running Stats

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3850 watts

Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

RV Ready

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Ready

Yes

Portable design and size that can easily be moved – RV ready

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is gas powered

Yes

Operational with gas

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is optional

Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Electric Start

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Has an optional electric start switch

Yes

N/A

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is designed to run on propane or gasoline

No

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gasoline / propane

Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

30/15 Amps

Yes

29.0 Amperage

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

120v / 240vac & 12vdc

Yes

120VAC

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

7 HP

No

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is CARB Complaint

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is approve by EPA

Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Uses cold start technology for quick start in cold weather

No

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

4 gallons

Yes

Takes in up to 4 gallons of gasoline. Will take 8 hours without refill on 50% load

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

20 gallons

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

10.42 hours

Yes

Spends a total of 8 hours at 1/2 of gasoline running

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

8.92 hours

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Has a low oil lamp

Yes

Built to instantly shut off when low oil is detected in tank

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is air cooled

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

208cc

Yes

208cc engine capacity – can run for 8 hours on 1/2 load

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Available

No

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

69 DBA

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

It is multi-purpose – can be used during camping trips and at home during power black-outs

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Can handle heavy duty. Able to power a 15,000 BTU RV air conditioner and recreational vehicle

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is framed for durability

Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Starting method

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Electric or recoil method

Yes

Recoil start

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Available

Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Outlets

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

(TWO)- 120V 20 Amp Standard Receptacles (ONE)- 120V/240V 30 Amp Twist Lock Receptacles (ONE)- 10A 12V Utility Connection

Yes

(1) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet

Portable

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Weight

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

127 lbs

Yes

N/A

Wheel type

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Solid fill wheels

Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Handle style

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Drop down handle style – has rubbers at the top for a comfortable grip

Warranty

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3 year limited factory warranty

Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

24" L x 17" W x 17" H

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

An extra-large 8″ Pneumatic Knobby Style Solid Fill Tires, Flip-Up Stow Away Handles, Generator Tool Kit and the Owner’s Manual (PDF)

Yes

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

Briggs and Stratton 30743

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

The low oil lamp lights indicating low oil

Yes

It will switch off to indicate low oil in the fuel tank

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It shuts down when the low oil lamp lights to protect the engine from damage

Yes

Automatically shuts down on low oil - CO Guard Carbon Monoxide Shutdown

Noise Level

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

69 DBA

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Has a super quiet muffler reduces engine noise. Has several accessories

Yes

- Made out of quality aluminum material – easy to maintain - Has been certified by CSA for safety - A strong engine with a 208cc engine capacity - Built with an automatic low oil shut down through the CO Guard Carbon Monoxide Shutdown - Powerful generator voltage of up to 120 VAC - It comes with a starting watts of 4375 and a running wattage of 3,500 watts - Uses the recoil start system common in most traditional generators - A 4 gallons fuel tank capacity that is able to run for up to 8 hours on a 50% load - Attached with an engine oil bottle and a owner’s manual as additional accessories - Generator is constructed with a circuit breaker to protect engine from harm - (1) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet - Portable and easy to transport through the solid wheels - Bought with a 2 years limited warranty for repair - Features a dual cleaner air cleaner type - Has been framed for durability - Multi-purpose generator can be used in camps, homes and sites - Compact build with 25 inches x 22 inches x 23 inches dimensions - Comfortable grip handle type

Cons

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is a bit noisy It has no remote start Has a relatively low running watts

Yes

- Doesn’t have a dual fuel capacity – only uses gasoline - Will not recharge using direct sunlight - Cannot be electric started – recoil starts only - Heavy to lift to the stairs or onto a car - Generator not built with a run time hour meter - Gasoline is inflammable – be careful during use

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